| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $199.69 | 4.500% | $208.6761 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.89 | 8.129% | $269.1223 | $269.12 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.96 | 13.870% | $48.9186 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.67 | 7.209% | $200.127 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.62 | 8.650% | $159.3026 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.66 | 13.193% | $197.7029 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.61 | 9.286% | $270.6031 | $270.60 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.10 | $1,354.4526 | $1,354.45 | $1,354.45 | $1,354.40 | |